European Network Remembrance and Solidarity

About European Network Remembrance and Solidarity

European Network Remembrance and Solidarity is an international undertaking which aims to research, document and disseminate knowledge about 20th century European history and ways of commemorating it, with a particular focus on the period of dictatorships, wars and social resistance to enslavement. The members of the Network are: Poland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania, with representatives from Albania, Austria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Georgia also sitting on its advisory board. Europejska Sieć Pamięć i Solidarność jest międzynarodowym przedsięwzięciem, które ma na celu badanie, dokumentowanie oraz upowszechnianie wiedzy na temat historii Europy XX wieku i sposobów jej upamiętniania ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem okresu dyktatur, wojen i społecznego sprzeciwu wobec zniewolenia. Członkami Sieci są: Polska, Niemcy, Węgry, Słowacja i Rumunia, a w jej gremiach doradczych zasiadają ponadto przedstawiciele Albanii, Austrii, Czech, Estonii, Litwy, Łotwy i Gruzji.

Publisher

Free Range Productions

Category

arts · history · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2021

Latest episode

30 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Aug 2025

   Bridging Borders: Voices from Görlitz and Zgorzelec

   Set along the Neisse River, this podcast explores the turbulent history of the twin city of Görlitz and Zgorzelec. This region is a place where history, memory and identity are constantly reshaped not only by mental and physical barriers but also by the landscape. These define what it means to live in the borderlands. Borders may be drawn on maps, but here, through various initiatives, local people create a transnational community based on shared values and the will to cooperate.

2. 

   28 Oct 2024

   Mazury – gdzieś pomiędzy

   Students participating in the 'In Between?' project share insights from their workshops and study visits to Mazury in September 2024.

3. 

   25 Oct 2024

   Masuria – Somewhere in Between

   Students explore the Masuria region in Europe, examining its complex history and cultural identity as part of the 'In Between?' series, offering insights into European remembrance.

4. 

   18 Sept 2024

   (Un)Common Borderland. Stories from Finland, Estonia, and the journey in between

   Students share stories from the Finnish-Estonian borderland region, exploring the complexities and nuances of this unique area in this podcast episode.

5. 

   28 Jul 2022

   'In Between?' 2022: Sound of Division

   European students explore interconnected topics surrounding the Italian-Slovenian borderland region, including historical contexts, contemporary issues, and the joint project of becoming the European Capital of Culture in 2025.

6. 

   28 Jul 2022

   'In Between?' 2022: Everyone has their own Alsace

   European students explore borderland identity and historic memory in the Alsace region through interviews with local partners, reflecting on the unique cultural experiences shaped by French-German history.

7. 

   28 Jul 2022

   'In Between 2022': Bridges over the Olza

   Students Dorota Błaszczyk, Julia Ciołek, Adam Crhák, and others explore the remnants of borders between Cieszyn, Poland, and Český Těšín, Czech Republic, after joining Schengen, revealing its impact on local lives and minds.

8. 

   7 Feb 2022

   Tallinn. The Golden Opportunity

   This episode explores Tallinn's pivotal role as Estonia capital, highlighting how the nation seized a golden opportunity to gain independence from Germany and Russia after World War I.

9. 

   22 Nov 2021

   Vilnius. A Disputed City

   This episode explores the Lithuanian minority's organized presence in interwar Vilnius, highlighting their cultural and political institutions despite representing a small percentage of the city's population.

10. 

    13 Oct 2021

    Zaginiona mozaika pogranicza

    This episode explores the lost mosaic of the Polish-Ukrainian border region of Roztocze, where Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish fates once intertwined, leaving behind nostalgia and bitterness.

11. 

    6 Oct 2021

    Kaunas. The creation of a capital

    This episode explores how Kaunas transformed from a minor city into Lithuania's capital after World War I due to geopolitical tensions and territorial conflicts, fostering urban development.

12. 

    27 Sept 2021

    Borders at a Crossing. In Between? Neighbours Meet in the Ukrainian–Polish Borderland

    This episode explores the complex identities and everyday life within the Ukrainian-Polish borderlands, revealing the multifaceted nature of borderland existence.

13. 

    27 Sept 2021

    Lost Mosaic of the Borderlands. In Between? Neighbours Meet in the Polish-Ukrainian Borderland

    This episode explores the intertwined fates of Jews, Poles, and Ukrainians in the Polish-Ukrainian borderland of Roztocze, revealing a legacy of nostalgia and bitterness.

14. 

    27 Sept 2021

    Together In Between. In Between? Neighbours Meet in the German–Polish Borderland

    Young researchers explore German-Polish border relations on Usedom/Uznam Island, revealing perspectives on shared spaces and neighborly connections in this episode.

15. 

    27 Sept 2021

    Who, If Not Us. In Between? Neighbours Meet in the Polish–Slovak Borderland

    This episode explores the challenges faced by Rusyns and Lemkos ethnic minorities in preserving their identities along the Polish-Slovak border, as they navigate a violent past and strive for a hopeful future.

16. 

    3 Aug 2021

    After the Great War - Vienna: The capital of a declining empire longs for order

    This episode explores Vienna's transition after World War I, examining the clash between its imperial past and uncertain future as the capital of a diminished Austria.

17. 

    5 May 2021

    Dintojra, melina i frajer

    This episode explores Polish-Jewish transgressions in Lublin after 1918, a typical center of Polish and Jewish nationalities and cultures in the Second Polish Republic.

18. 

    26 Apr 2021

    After the Great War - Lublin: multiculturalism and new countries in 1918

    This episode explores Lublin's multiculturalism after World War I, examining the coexistence of Polish, Jewish, Evangelical, and Orthodox communities and its lasting impact.

19. 

    26 Apr 2021

    Po wielkiej wojnie - Lublin: wielokulturowość i nowe państwa w 1918 roku

    This episode explores Lublin's Polish multiculturalism after World War I, examining the coexistence of Polish, Jewish, Evangelical, and Orthodox communities in the city.

Who has been a guest on European Network Remembrance and Solidarity

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Students participating in the 'In Between?' project
• Students
• Dorota Błaszczyk
• Julia Ciołek
• Adam Crhák